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Gulf Engineering Forum opens 02 Mar 2015 - 09:09 am

DOHA: The 18th Gulf Engineering Forum opened yesterday, with experts discussing issues related to traffic safety, managing successful projects, green infrastructure and training...

Mövenpick Tower & Suites Doha rechristened 02 Mar 2015 - 09:08 am

Doha: Mövenpick Tower & Suites Doha has renamed the hotel Mövenpick Hotel West Bay, Doha. Following renovation of rooms, lobby, lounge, reception area ...

Erdogan in Saudi 02 Mar 2015 - 04:49 am

A handout picture released by the Saudi Press Agency shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right) being welcomed upon his arrival in Madinah...

More ATMs needed for pay transfer 02 Mar 2015 - 04:44 am

DOHA: Automated teller machines (ATM) across the country would come under tremendous pressure with the implementation of the new law on salary transfer...

Plan to build three central markets 02 Mar 2015 - 04:35 am

DOHA: The government is building three central markets in different areas of the country — Al Wakra, Umm Salal and Al Sailiyah —...

Southern Movement in Yemen 02 Mar 2015 - 04:31 am

Yemeni supporters of the separatist Southern Movement gather in Aden yesterday during a protest for independence for the south.

40pc rent hike prompts Barwa City tenants to relocate 02 Mar 2015 - 04:27 am

BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB DOHA: Many residents of Barwa City are planning to move out of the housing complex due to an unprecedented hike...

HMC wants parents to accompany sick kids 02 Mar 2015 - 04:18 am

DOHA: The pediatric emergency units of the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) will be implementing new rules from April 1 to avoid children being...

Population surges to over 2.33 million 02 Mar 2015 - 04:15 am

DOHA: Qatar’s population surged to an all-time high to over 2.33 million (2,334,029) in February. The increase was by more than 109,000 over...

Much depends on Saudi King and Turkish President’s meeting 02 Mar 2015 - 02:27 am

By Jaber Al Harami Many observers look at the Saudi-Turkish summit today between Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and President...

GENOCIDE UN VETO UNITED NATIONS WASH HANDS 02 Mar 2015 - 02:08 am

Group: ViewsMideast Credit: BLEIBEL Source: Daily Star - Beirut, Lebanon Keywords: COLOR GENOCIDE UN VETO UNITED NATIONS WASH HANDS 022515 Provider: CartoonArts International...

EURO OCTOPUS BANKS HUNT ON LAND ECB IMF MARKETS EUROPEAN 02 Mar 2015 - 01:09 am

Group: ViewsEurope Credit: TURNER Source: The Irish Times - Dublin, Ireland Keywords: COLOR EURO OCTOPUS BANKS HUNT ON LAND ECB IMF MARKETS EUROPEAN...

Applications open for ictQATAR’s Digital Incubation Center 01 Mar 2015 - 09:12 pm

DOHA:Young tech-savvy citizens and residents of Qatar who have innovative technology-related ideas, have a fledgling ICT start-up, or who are ready to start...

Children drawing exhibition opens at Doha Municipality 01 Mar 2015 - 09:04 pm

DOHA: A children drawing exhibition and competition on food safety organized by Doha Municipality opened on Sunday morning. The exhibition is organized by...

Chile leader's son resigns from party amid scandal 01 Mar 2015 - 08:50 pm

Santiago--The son of Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has resigned from the country's Socialist Party, as authorities pursue an influence peddling investigation against him....

Doha Hosts 11th NATO Conference Monday 01 Mar 2015 - 08:48 pm

DOHA: Qatar will host the 11th annual North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Conference on Weapons of Mass Destruction, Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-proliferation...

Al Wakra Municipality in beach cleaning drive 01 Mar 2015 - 08:41 pm

DOHA: About 1500 people are participating in the ongoing beaches cleaning campaign being conducted by Al Wakra Municipality, officials said. The campaign that...

Supporters rally for triumphant Argentine president 01 Mar 2015 - 08:40 pm

Buenos Aires--Tens of thousands of supporters rallied Sunday for Argentine President Cristina Kirchner, days after a judge dismissed allegations brought against her by...